Department of Geography
Vision:
To understand the physical and cultural aspects of the earth, mutual relationship between man and nature, resource utilization conservation and their influence on socio-economic development of the region/state/country.
Mission:
To explore, motivate enhance geographical skills, and knowledge among students and provide opportunity for interaction with the environment. Develop concern towards sustainable development of the world with the application of Geographical Information System and Remote sensing Technology.
Department of Geography established in the year June 1995 to impart knowledge of Commercial Geography to the students of Commerce and Foundation course for the students of Arts,FY/SY.BA, and Environmental Studies at FY.BA/B.Com. UG level. Since 2017the department is offering Generic Electives papers for both streams , Arts and Commerce UG level AND Research Guidance to Ph.D. Scholars through CRC , GOA UNIVERSITY from 2021.
Associate Professor
Dr. Dadapir Moulasab Jakati
M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Field trips organised by the department, Geography related activities, Inter collegiate events and G.K. Refresher serve as valuable learning experience to students for their personality development.
Courses in Geography give an edge to persue their Bachelors Degree In Education (B.Ed). and M.A/ M.Sc. M.R.P. (Master of Regional Planning)Students can also appear for competitive exams like UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) CDS (Combined Defence Service Exam), GIS (Geographical Information System) RS (Remote Sensing and SPSC (State Public Service Commission).